FIRLANDS | GORDON’S BAY
Open for public viewing by appointment
” TRANSLUCENT CATHEDRAL “
Step into a place where art, nature, and spirit meet.
The Anton Smit Art Haven invites you to slow down, wander, and experience the beauty of creation through sculpture. Here, monumental figures rise among tranquil surroundings — each piece telling a story of faith, resilience, and grace.
Explore our open-air collection and discover the harmony between landscape and form.
Visit our art gallery to see a curated selection of works that reveal the artist’s deep connection to beauty, light, and the human condition. Alternatively book a special Art Tour — discover the inner space of the artist, observe the creative process, explore the making of the artwork, and visit The Artist’s Yard and Sculpture Casting Studios for a behind-the-scenes experience.
We encourage visitors to make an appointment to ensure that someone will be here to greet you.
Take time to reflect, to be inspired, and to see how art can move not only the eye, but the soul.
Visits to Art Haven are free of charge.
For sculpture enquiries or to arrange your visit,
please Contact: Isabel Smit: 073 674 4053
E-mail: isabel@antonsmitsculptures.co.za
ALL SCULPTURES AS FEATURED – HAVE EDITIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Address: Anton Smit Art Haven Firlands; Gordon’s Bay
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About the artist, Anton Smit
Born in Boksburg in August 1954, Anton entered his first sculpting exhibition at the age of sixteen and won first prize. Following successful exhibitions in White River, Nelspruit, Pretoria and Cape Town, Smit turned to sculpting full-time.
In 1990, international recognition came in the form of exhibitions in Rome and Milan, an invitation to exhibit in New York and Hong Kong, as well as a return exhibition in Italy in 1993. More exhibitions followed in Bonn, Washington, Singapore and Koln.
His body of work comprises towering human figures, nudes, heads, masks, hands, angels, floating and stretching figures, warriors, as well as abstract works, sculpted out of steel, metal, stone and a unique iron and polymer cast mixture, as well as bronze.
Anton’s work is included in the permanent collections of the Pretoria Art Museum, Rupert Museum, Graff/Delaire Collection,University of Pretoria Museums , Century City Art Foundation.
Sculpture Enquiries | Make an appointment:
Contact: Isabel Smit
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The studio is open for public viewing by appointment, and there is no entrance fee. Because the space operates on a viewing-by-appointment basis, it’s best to contact the team ahead of time to ensure someone is present to welcome you.
At the Sculpture Studio, you’ll find a selection of Anton’s large-scale works displayed in tranquil, open-air settings, alongside a gallery showing curated pieces. There’s also the opportunity to observe where art is created, explore the artist’s yard and sculpture casting spaces, and reflect on how art interacts with the environment and light.
Yes. All works featured at the Anton Smit Sculpture Studio have editions available for purchase. Visitors can enquire on site or contact the studio via email or phone to get pricing, shipping options, and more details about specific pieces.
Yes. The studio offers options to book special art tours, giving you a chance to see the creative process up close, learn more about how the sculptures are made, and explore the artist’s workspace and surroundings.
The Anton Smit Sculpture Studio (Art Haven) is located in Firlands, Gordon’s Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. For precise directions or travel guidance, contacting the studio in advance is recommended.
Visits are easiest to schedule during regular daytime hours when staff are available. Because the experience is personalised and peaceful, it’s best enjoyed in good weather and during appointment hours. Confirm your preferred day and time when booking your visit.